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Shop welder Ironworker and laborer

Firewire Welding and Fabrication, Inc.
Oceanside, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/16/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/16/2025

Shop welder compensation $22-$29 - to transition to field welder

Laborer Compensation $20-$25 - to transition to shop welder


INTERNATIONAL CANDIDATES OR ANYONE WHO NEEDS TO RELOCATE SHOULD NOT APPLY!!!


Employment type: full-time
We currently need (1) Shop welder / laborer for a structural steel shop located in North San Diego County for shop and field work. Our primary work areas are San Diego County and Orange County. We are searching for qualified applicants who already live in the North San Diego County area, as we frequently commute from our shop in Oceanside to coastal South Orange county and coastal San Diego County. - We will not relocate you.

Drive time is compensated, with overtime rates applying at the end of day, should it exceed 8 hours.

Please email your resumes/work experience for consideration and list your desired salary, we are offering $20-$25 DOE for laborers, you must be able to demonstrate your abilities.

Shop welder - Must be able to weld with dual shield in the shop, Fillet welds, CJP's, etc. You will also need to be able to prep pieces, cope, grind etc. - You must be able to describe and demonstrate your abilities. Please indicate any previous injuries.

Laborer: Will make small piece parts, part clean up and assist in fabrication, we can train you to fabricate pieces and how to weld, as well as perform testing in house.  If you can't read a tape don't bother applying.

All tasks would include both shop and field work primarily for custom homes in San Diego and Orange county. Often times you may also be fabricating parts as well, as we are a small shop.

Must be able to lift 50 lbs., climb ladders, climb steel, walk at height, etc.

Must be able to speak English
knowledge of construction/heavy equipment a plus.

Benefits:
Subsidized health care and dental insurance * waiting period will apply
Paid holidays *waiting period will apply
Paid time off *waiting period will apply
Direct deposit *waiting period will apply

Retirement benefits * waiting period will apply

* We are a Drug Free Workplace
* Documents Verified, must have valid driver's license and Social Security Card - we will take copies of original documents only
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Responsible for various types of weld preparation, welding and weld finishing operations to customer drawings, specifications.
Proficient in assigned welding techniques.
Interpretation of drawings, including weld requirement symbols
Working knowledge of fixturing and weld set up parameters (amps, volts, etc.)
Conventional and precision measuring instruments.
Welding equipment maintenance.
Finish grinding applications using manual and power tools.
Safety and Housekeeping
Other duties as assigned by the area supervisor

Must be able to lift 50 or more pounds. Must be able to weld and work in tight areas. Must be able to perform a mixture of bending, squatting, kneeling, and standing for the shift. Must be able to wear respirator when needed (possible non-welding tasks) and have no breathing difficulties.

DRUG FREE EMPLOYER, EOE.
3 years minimum experience in metal fabrication
3 years minimum experience welding steel (Welding certification a plus)
1 year minimum experience in operating fabrication machinery listed above
Principals only. Recruiters, please don't contact this job poster.
do NOT contact us with unsolicited services or offers

Salary : $20 - $25

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